State Prosecutor's Office
Israeli-media coverage mentioning State Prosecutor's Office, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Two Brothers Charged with Attempted Murder After Stabbing 14-Year-Old in Israeli Soccer Field
Two brothers aged 15 and 16 have been charged with stabbing a 14-year-old boy in Yafia, Israel, leaving him paralyzed. The attack followed a water-splashing dispute and involved w…
Family of Eldar Dayan Condemns Police After Suspects Released to House Arrest
Following the release of seven suspects to house arrest due to an inconclusive autopsy, Eldar Dayan's aunt condemned police and judicial failures, pledging to continue seeking jus…
Israeli Government Warns Budget Freeze Could Close Holy Sites and Disrupt Religious Services
The Israeli government warns the Supreme Court that freezing budget transfers approved by the Finance Committee could force the closure of holy sites and disrupt rabbinical court…
Three Northern Crime Cell Members Charged with Double Murder in Golan Heights
Three men from northern Israel have been charged with the double murder of a state's witness and a private investigator in the Golan Heights in June, linked to a criminal extortio…
Man from Bat Yam Indicted for Raping Mentally Disabled Woman in Hotel
Rafael Sherga, 51, from Bat Yam, is charged with raping a 19-year-old woman with an intellectual disability in a Bat Yam hotel. He allegedly used a false identity to lure her and…
Israeli Mother Indicted for Neglect and Abuse After Toddler Falls from Balcony in Beersheba
A 30-year-old woman in Beersheba faces indictment for neglect and abuse after her toddler fell from a third-floor balcony and was seriously injured. The mother allegedly locked he…
Israeli Police Arrest Ashkelon Hacker for Cyberattacks on Multiple Companies
Israeli police arrested a hacker from Ashkelon who used malware to breach dozens of companies and steal sensitive data. Acting alone, he was caught after a covert investigation an…
Tel Aviv Prosecutors Charge Bat Yam Man with Raping 18-Year-Old in Apartment Hotel
A 51-year-old Bat Yam man is charged with raping an 18-year-old woman in an apartment hotel, following a swift police investigation. The suspect remains in custody as prosecutors…
Right-Wing Activist Mordechai David Investigated for Assaulting Left-Wing Protester Amos Doron
Right-wing activist Mordechai David was questioned by police for allegedly assaulting left-wing protester Amos Doron, who himself faces two separate indictments related to arson n…
Father Indicted for Sexual Assault of Minor Daughter in Central Israel
A father in central Israel is indicted for sexually assaulting his 14-year-old daughter, committing incestuous rape and indecent acts. The court has imposed a gag order on case de…
Former Adviser to National Security Minister Pursues Top Police Legal Counsel Role After Case Closure
David Bavli, former adviser to National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, seeks the top legal adviser role at Israel Police after criminal cases against him were closed. The inve…
Two Young Men Charged with Arson of Japnika Branch in Givatayim Amid Crime Family Feud
Two 18-year-olds from Rehovot have been charged with arson at a Japnika restaurant in Givatayim amid a feud between crime families, with one employee inside during the attack. The…
Man Released From Prison Kills Elderly Relative’s Foreign Caregiver in Jerusalem Home
Avivor Zaken, recently released from prison, murdered Rajib Acharya, an Indian caregiver for his grandfather, in their Jerusalem home. The killing occurred six days after Zaken’s…
IDF and Prosecutors Demand Illegal Outpost Founders Pay Up to 100,000 Shekels for Evictions
The IDF and state prosecutors are suing founders of illegal West Bank outposts to recover eviction costs, filing two lawsuits so far and preparing 15 more. In early 2026, 151 outp…
Israeli Police Charge Three in Failed Ashdod Car Bomb Assassination Attempt
Israeli prosecutors charged three men with attempted murder after a failed car bomb attack in Ashdod on July 1. The explosive device, attached under a vehicle, detonated but misse…
Two Young Men Indicted for Throwing Grenade at Japnika Restaurant in Kiryat Ono
Netanel Avodi and Nehorai Chabaz have been indicted for throwing a grenade at Japnika restaurant in Kiryat Ono, causing property damage and endangering employees. They were arrest…
Senior Prosecutor Leading Investigation of Itamar Ben Gvir Associates Requests Role Change
A senior prosecutor leading the investigation into associates of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has requested a transfer to another department within the State Prosecu…
New Video Footage Reveals Details of Benyahu Razi Murder in Jerusalem
New video and audio recordings reveal the murder of Benyahu Razi in Jerusalem, showing his ex-partner and others involved. Authorities have indicted seven suspects, including the…
Man Charged for Throwing Bricks at Israeli Media and Justice Ministry Offices
Avraham Hadi from Ramat Gan faces charges for throwing bricks and issuing threats against Israeli media outlets and the Justice Ministry in 2025. Prosecutors allege he acted to in…
Criminal Lawyer Indicted for Threatening Extortion in Haifa Suburb
A 52-year-old criminal lawyer in Israel is indicted for extortion by threats after allegedly sending intimidating messages and sending two men to threaten a debtor at his home. Th…
Israeli Authorities Charge Palestinian Driver with Murder After Deadly Hit-and-Run of Illegal Passengers
Basel Shawarma, a Palestinian from Dura, is charged with intentional murder and attempted murder after he ran over illegal migrants he was transporting into Israel without a licen…
Israeli Authorities Indict Seven in Benyahu Razi Murder Case Following Violent Confrontation
Seven suspects have been indicted in Jerusalem for the murder of Benyahu Razi, with prosecutors alleging premeditated assault following a prior dispute.
Man from Nesher Charged with Sexual Assault of Children Over Two Decades
Alon Suissa from Nesher is charged with sexual offenses against children spanning 20 years, including recent online abuse of minors aged 8 to 10. The case began after a father fou…
Israeli Couple from Ashkelon Indicted for Spying for Iran Despite Knowing Their Handler
An Israeli couple from Ashkelon, Tamirlan Amshukov and Alina Kushnirenko, have been indicted for spying for Iran by collecting sensitive security and infrastructure information an…
Israeli Man Indicted for Reckless Homicide in Fatal Shooting Near Hebron
Yinon Levi, 33, from Maon near Hebron, was indicted for reckless homicide after fatally shooting Odeh Elhalin in Umm al-Khir about a year ago.
Two Suspects Arrested Over Rape at Northern Israel Party
Israeli police arrested two suspects linked to a rape at a northern party, with further detention extensions planned. Separately, a 22-year-old from Petah Tikva faces charges for…
Israeli Man Indicted for Forced Labor and Abuse of Thai Workers on Farm
Shmuel Gross, 74, from Netanya, is charged with forced labor and sexual abuse of Thai workers on his farm between 2021 and 2023. The indictment details exploitation, wage withhold…
Israeli Teen Indicted for Racist Threats, Assault, and Animal Abuse in South Hebron
A 16-year-old Israeli from Beitar Illit was indicted for racially motivated threats, assault, and animal abuse against Arab residents in South Hebron. The charges include entering…
Israeli Lawyer Arrested for Allegedly Coaching Minors to Give False Testimony in Terror Case
An Israeli lawyer and four others were arrested for allegedly coaching minors to give false testimony to create an alibi in a serious terrorism case in Ramla. The investigation be…
Two Men Indicted for Armed Shooting at Mosque Over Financial Dispute with Imam in Shfaram
Two men from Shfaram were indicted for a shooting at a mosque driven by a financial dispute with the imam. One man fired shots inside the mosque while armed with a handgun and swo…
Tel Aviv Daycare Owner and Two Assistants Charged with Multiple Child Abuse Offenses
The owner and two assistants of a Tel Aviv daycare have been indicted for multiple counts of assault and abuse of toddlers, including causing a broken arm to a child.
Teacher Arrested for Sexual Offenses Against Wards at Hostel in Kfar Saba
A teacher in his 50s was arrested in Kfar Saba for allegedly sexually abusing adult female wards at a hostel over two years. His detention was extended by four days. Separately, a…
Indictment Filed Against Lod Teacher Accused of Sexual Offenses Against Student
Muhammad Al Naqib, a 27-year-old teacher from Lod, has been indicted for sexual offenses against a 12-year-old student at a school in northern Tel Aviv. The prosecution seeks to k…
Man Charged with Rape After Forcibly Entering Woman's Apartment in Petah Tikva
Adiel Eliyahu Michael Cohen, 22, from Petah Tikva, was indicted for forcibly entering a woman's apartment and raping her after meeting her during a late-night walk. He falsely cla…
Three Residents of Beitar Illit Charged with Arson of Ramat Gan Cafe Over Sabbath Dispute
Three residents of Beitar Illit have been charged with arson for setting fire to a cafe in Ramat Gan due to its operation on the Sabbath. The suspects planned the attack in advanc…
Israeli Bar Association Demands Criminal Probe Into Channel 14 Over Judge Defamation
The Israeli Bar Association has demanded a criminal investigation into Channel 14 and its hosts for defamatory remarks against Judge Oren Silverman, while opposition leader Yair L…
Israeli Prosecutors Add New Sexual Offense Charges Against Lawyer Idan Dvir
Israeli prosecutors expanded the indictment against lawyer Idan Dvir to include 11 charges involving sexual offenses against female soldiers, including attempted inducement to pro…
Ashkelon Man Charged with Sexually Assaulting Daughter Over Five Years
A 41-year-old man from Ashkelon is charged with sexually abusing and raping his daughter over five years, starting when she was 12, including daily assaults and coercion.
15-Year-Old Charged with Terror Threats Against Soldiers via WhatsApp Voice Messages
A 15-year-old from central Israel was indicted for threatening soldiers with a terror attack via WhatsApp voice messages, prompting police investigation and court-imposed restrict…
Israeli Reservist from Top Secret Unit Charged with Espionage for Iran
An Israeli reservist from a top secret IDF unit was indicted for espionage after contacting Iranian intelligence via Telegram, offering sensitive information for money. He was arr…
Israeli Legal Authorities Review Charges in Itamar Ben-Gvir Associates Case
The Israeli Competition Authority completed its investigation into allegations involving associates of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, forwarding findings to the State…
Beersheba Deputy Mayor Indicted for Assaulting Gas Station Workers During Reserve Duty
Shimon Tubul, deputy mayor of Beersheba, was indicted for assaulting two gas station workers in Kfar Azza during his military reserve duty after a dispute over Arabic music playin…
Israeli Attorney General's Office Pressures Candidates to Block New Independent Police Investigations Unit
The Israeli Attorney General's Office is pressuring candidates to refuse roles on the selection committee for the new independent Police Investigations Department, opposing its se…
Father Charged with Raping and Abusing Two Young Children in Central Israel
A man in central Israel is charged with raping his daughter twice and sexually abusing his son over five years, with additional allegations of domestic violence. The prosecution s…
Ashdod Man Charged for Armed Shooting Near Residential Building and Escape on Motorcycle
Shalom Almog Edri, 21, from Ashdod, is charged with involvement in a July shooting near a residential building, fleeing the scene on a disguised motorcycle with an armed accomplic…
Israeli State Files First Criminal Petition to Strip Citizenship from Former Cellcom Cyber Spies
Israel's State Prosecutor has filed a first-ever criminal petition to revoke the citizenship of two former Cellcom employees convicted of spying for Hamas. Rani Of and Shadi Aidi…
Israeli Police Charge Brothers for Illegal Weapons Possession After Disturbing Evidence Found
Israeli police charged two brothers near Wadi Ara with illegal possession of multiple firearms after finding disturbing photos on their phones, including one showing a rifle next…
Ashdod Man Charged With Murder After Killing Wife With Wine Bottle and Leaving Her Body for Two Days
Michael Alfovitz from Ashdod is charged with murdering his wife by striking her with a wine bottle during an argument, then leaving her body in their home for two days before noti…